West Bank Business Association
The West Bank Businesses Association works diligently to support our thriving district. We nurture our vibrant businesses, work as a community connector, create new opportunities, and facilitate all kinds of events and activities on the West Bank.
Mission
The WBBA exists to engage the business community in the responsible economic development of the West Bank district while preserving the unique character and heritage of the Cedar-Riverside area. WBBA is dedicated to preserving the neighborhood’s strengths while identifying and helping address the neighborhood’s changing needs bringing positive improvements to all, while serving as a resource for all of the business and commercial property owners on the West Bank.
Our team works diligently to support our thriving district—by nurturing our vibrant businesses, working as a community connector, creating opportunities, and facilitating events and activities on the West Bank.
Vision
We actively support local, independent businesses.
We nurture green space in our community.
We show the value of our creative entertainment district by promoting and supporting the arts,
We preserve the area’s unique charms,
We cultivate the West Bank district as fun, vibrant, & easily navigable,
We support holistic, community-led development reflective and aligned with our neighborhood’s wants and needs,
We collaborate with our community partners to achieve neighborhood-wide initiatives that benefit the district as a whole.
2025 Highlights
$46k+
in facade grants awarded with 87% going to immigrant businesses
240+ Hours
of business technical assistance delivered
16 Youth
employed in our Ground Work internship program
$75k+
in Promise Act dollars received by businesses, with WBBA assistance
2024 Highlights
over $250k
of direct business support grants obtained with the help of WBBA
Over 500
hours of business technical assistance delivered
Employed 16
youth in our Ground Work internship program
Installed 3
new murals across the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
Annual Reports
Business Support Programs
We develop and manage a variety of programs actively serving the West Bank community. Need help with a new website? Marketing plans? Facade improvement? Learn how we can work together on neighborhood projects and priorities.
technical assistance • district marketing • storefront improvements, district clean ups, public art & beautification • advocacy and collaborations • construction and equipment purchases • safety and youth engagement
Become a Member
Show your commitment to making the West Bank strong by joining the West Bank Business Association! We are an independent non-profit organization that supports local businesses and organizations in order to improve and maintain the economic stability of the neighborhood. We organize neighborhood events, secure and administer grants, market the neighborhood, provide technical assistance, and keep you informed about construction, ordinances, and other business-related issues.
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